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Sony Updates PlayStation Portal to Work Without a PS5
Nov 21, 2024 · A PS5 has been required to use the Portal since the handheld's November 2023 release. This console-streaming model upset many would-be Portal players, who saw the Portal as a $200 accessory to a ...
Windows 11: The Best Hidden Features, Tips, and Tricks for 2024
Nov 9, 2024 · 3. Use the Xbox Game Bar . Don't be like your humble author and ignore this feature if you don't have an Xbox. It's incredibly useful and something that has been missing from gaming for ages.
Microsoft Confirms PC Gaming Issues in Windows 11 24H2 Update
Dec 19, 2024 · Microsoft has confirmed a big issue affecting Windows 11 24H2, mainly impacting gamers who use the Auto HDR feature. The problem causes incorrect color display in games and, in some cases, leads ...
How to Install Windows 10 in a Virtual Machine | Extremetech
Nov 22, 2024 · 2. Create a New Virtual Machine. Go to the VirtualBox website and download the latest version of Oracle's free, open-source software. Go through the installation process, and then launch the ...
How Do SSDs Work? The Inner Details, Explained | Extremetech
Oct 22, 2024 · Here at ExtremeTech, we've often discussed the difference between different types of NAND structures—vertical NAND versus planar, or multi-level cell (MLC) versus triple-level cells (TLC) and ...
The 5 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained | Extremetech
Nov 17, 2024 · The terms “autonomous driving” and “self-driving” are often used interchangeably, but “self-driving” tends to invoke a higher level of capability, like that found in Levels 3 through 5.
How to Upgrade From a Smaller SSD to a Larger One
Nov 18, 2024 · Some SSDs include a free disk cloning utility to simplify the upgrade process. Samsung's software, for example, is straightforward to use and works incredibly well, even if you don't quite know ...
The 40 Best Games for Laptops and Low-End PCs for 2024
Oct 20, 2024 · If you're looking for games you can play on a low-end PC or laptop, you've come to the right place.This is ExtremeTech's staff-nominated list of favorite games that will play well, even if your PC ...
4 New Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPUs May Arrive in Early 2025
Nov 25, 2024 · More rumors about Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5000 series GPUs have trickled out: It now looks like we could see four SKUs hit store shelves in early 2025.